Adjustable interbody fusion devices and methods of use
US11045327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4629
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Interbody fusion devices, insertion tools, methods for assembling an interbody fusion device, and methods for inserting a medical device between two vertebral bodies are disclosed. The interbody fusion device includes a base member, a top member, and at least one movement mechanism. The base member includes at least one of a pivotal cylinder and a hinge channel. The top member includes at least one of a pivot cylinder and a hinge channel. The at least one pivot cylinder of the base member engages the at least one hinge channel of the top member and the at least one pivot cylinder of the top member engages the at least one hinge channel of the base member. The at least one movement mechanism engages the top member and the base member. Also disclosed are a vertebral spacer device and an interbody spacer system including an insertion tool and an interbody fusion device.
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